Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam Prep Boot Camp Training

Build the knowledge and exam readiness you need to prepare for the PMP certification exam.

The Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification is a widely recognized credential for professionals seeking to demonstrate their capabilities in project management. Earning the certification can provide project managers with valuable advantages in terms of professional development and earning potential.

The Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam Prep Boot Camp is designed to provide comprehensive preparation for professionals planning to take the PMP or CAPM® examinations. The course content follows the PMP Exam Content Outline supporting the guidance provided by the current Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), Seventh Edition.

Throughout the program, participants work with Project Management Institute (PMI) terminology while developing their understanding of exam topics, project management concepts, and question-solving approaches. A combination of learning materials, exercises, practice questions, study aids, and post-training resources supports the preparation process.

The course also uses an interactive learning approach designed to accommodate visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles. The objective is not only to strengthen participants' knowledge of project management concepts but also to help them apply that knowledge from a PMP examination perspective.

Private Group Training

The Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam Prep Boot Camp can also be delivered as a customized group training program for organizations and teams. Scheduling and delivery can be arranged according to organizational training requirements.

Course Materials and Learning Resources

The classroom and virtual versions of this interactive program include:

• A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) – Seventh Edition
• 200 mock-exam practice questions
• Exercises designed to reinforce PMP exam concepts throughout the course
• Interactive activities supporting visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning approaches

PMI-ACP and PMP are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification Path

This program supports professionals preparing for the PMP® — Project Management Professional certification and its examination process.

To qualify for PMP certification, candidates must meet the education and professional experience requirements established for the certification. The PMP Exam Prep Boot Camp provides training intended to satisfy the required contact hours of instruction.

The final stage of certification involves successfully completing a multiple-choice, psychometric-based examination designed to objectively evaluate project management knowledge and capabilities.

Participants are advised to have fulfilled the relevant professional experience requirements before attending this course.

Recommended Prior Training: Project Management Fundamentals

This course is particularly suitable for:

• Associate project managers
• Project managers
• IT project managers
• Project coordinators
• Project analysts
• Project leaders
• Senior project managers
• Team leaders
• Product managers
• Program managers
• Project sponsors
• Project team members pursuing PMP certification

By completing this course, participants will work toward the ability to:

• Prepare systematically for the PMP examination
• Become familiar with key PMBOK® Guide terminology, definitions, and processes
• Develop effective exam and question-solving techniques
• Recognize the styles and types of questions that may appear on the PMP exam
• Understand the five process groups and ten knowledge areas covered by the PMBOK® Guide
• Develop awareness of professional and social responsibility principles

Lesson 1: Creating a High-Performing Team

• Topic A: Build a Team
• Topic B: Define Team Ground Rules
• Topic C: Negotiate Project Agreements
• Topic D: Empower Team Members and Stakeholders
• Topic E: Train Team Members and Stakeholders
• Topic F: Engage and Support Virtual Teams
• Topic G: Build Shared Understanding About a Project

Lesson 2: Starting the Project

• Topic A: Determine Appropriate Project Methodology, Methods, and Practices
• Topic B: Plan and Manage Scope
• Topic C: Plan and Manage Budget and Resources
• Topic D: Plan and Manage Schedule
• Topic E: Plan and Manage Quality of Products and Deliverables
• Topic F: Integrate Project Planning Activities
• Topic G: Plan and Manage Procurement
• Topic H: Establish a Project Governance Structure
• Topic I: Plan and Manage Project/Phase Closure

Lesson 3: Doing the Work

• Topic A: Assess and Manage Risks
• Topic B: Execute the Project to Deliver Business Value
• Topic C: Manage Communications
• Topic D: Engage Stakeholders
• Topic E: Create Project Artifacts
• Topic F: Manage Project Changes
• Topic G: Manage Project Issues
• Topic H: Ensure Knowledge Transfer for Project Continuity

Lesson 4: Keeping the Team on Track

• Topic A: Lead a Team
• Topic B: Support Team Performance
• Topic C: Address and Remove Impediments, Obstacles, and Blockers
• Topic D: Manage Conflict
• Topic E: Collaborate with Stakeholders
• Topic F: Mentor Relevant Stakeholders
• Topic G: Apply Emotional Intelligence to Promote Team Performance

Lesson 5: Keeping the Business in Mind

• Topic A: Manage Compliance Requirements
• Topic B: Evaluate and Deliver Project Benefits and Value
• Topic C: Evaluate and Address Changes in the Internal and External Business Environment
• Topic D: Support Organizational Change
• Topic E: Employ Continuous Process Improvement

Appendix A

Mapping the course content to the Project Management Professional (PMP) Examination Content Outline.